For eight weeks this spring, OMSI’s 2024 Sci-Fi Film Festival will showcase over 40 of science fiction’s most memorable films on the Empirical Theater’s giant four-story screen. From genre classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey to more recent favorites like Everything Everywhere All at Once, the festival’s offerings are sure to appeal to science fiction fans of all […]
Join Codingal's exciting online HackYoung Olympiad 2024 for Grades 1 to 12. Showcase your coding and problem-solving skills. Whether you're new or experienced this competition is for you whether you're in elementary or high school. You can compete solo or in teams of up to three encouraging teamwork and skill improvement. The online format makes it accessible […]
Each year in the spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom. Visitors from around the world stroll through the gardens and buy their favorite lilacs. The gardens will be opening for spring for upcoming Lilac days April 20th to May 12th! Please check the calendar* for details. Event […]
PORTLAND’S LARGEST FIESTA! The Cinco de Mayo fiesta boasts three full days packed with festivities and culturally immersive programming at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. During the event, festival-goers can experience the spirit of Mexico through music, arts, dance, and sport. May 3rd 11am-11pm | May 4th 11am-11pm | May 5th 11am-11pm Carnival […]
Mountainside Market will be hosting a market with 20+ vendors at Hoffman Farms. We will be open Friday-Sunday 10-5, with extended hours on Friday 5/3 until 7pm for live music with Wil Kinky. Our store will be open with our local merchandise, pies and hanging baskets. Barn Door Brewing will also be there serving beer and we will be featuring Raptor […]
OMSI's most popular financial access program. Explore the museum's permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Plus, enjoy significant discounts on special exhibitions, Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, and tours of the USS Blueback Submarine.
Come on out to see our mama sheep and their little lambs! We provide a fun, guided educational farm tour. Learn about what and why we farm! Tours will go in with many of our animals to pet and or feed them. We've got sheep, ostrich, goats, alpacas, and more! After the tour, we welcome […]
It’s the Portland-area’s favorite photo op! Rows and rows (and rows and rows) of tulips of every color line the fields. There are also lots of fun activities to keep the kids happy, including carnival rides, bouncy slides, and more. The event usually runs from the end of March through the end of April. Check the […]
OJMCHE IS FREE ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH. The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education is the largest museum dedicated to the documented and visual history of the Jews of Oregon, United States. The Museum is dedicated to the preservation, research, and exhibition of art, archival materials, and artifacts of the […]
Enjoy free admission all day, including exhibitions and activities.
Fourth-grader Naomi's field trip to a Women's History Museum turns into a time travel adventure where she encounters inspirational women who have overcome barriers and made waves throughout U.S. history. From activists to athletes, artists and more, this musical features the stories of female trailblazers such as Harriet Tubman, Virginia Apgar, Ruby Bridges, Sally Ride, […]
We are so excited to get crafty with you and your littles! Join us for the craft of the day, painting, beading and creating! Our shop focuses on all things colorful and bright, we have tasty drinks, vegan-gf-kid friendly food options and local merch! 8$ Special gets your little the craft and a yummy steamer […]
Get ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]
Come make a shadow puppet and play in the Moon Garden! Shadow puppetry class with Summer Olsson Sun May 5 at 10:30am Using pre-cut materials, participants will play with light, colors, and shapes to create fantastic images and creatures with shadows. Perfect for playing with in the Moon Garden shadow theater, stay to play after […]
Kodomo no Hi, also called Children’s Day, is commemorated each year in Japan on May 5th to celebrate the growth and good fortune of children. Portland Japanese Garden’s celebration of the festival will feature a range of family-friendly activities. Come listen to taiko performances, learn origami, enjoy displays of koinobori, or cloth carp streamers. You can also explore the Garden […]
Saturdays and Sundays, March through December Come celebrate decades of supporting local artists, fostering connections, and embracing the spirit of Portland. Thank you for being a cherished part of our journey—here's to more decades of creativity, community, and countless memories! Nationally recognized as the largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market in the country, […]
Join us for May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Weekend at Washington Square View Star Wars LEGO creations from PortLUG, meet LEGO Masters Season 4 Contestant Kelly Bartlett, experience a live LEGO building demonstration, Build a LEGO Spacecraft* and take it home with you, Meet members of the Cloud City Garrison (501st Legion) […]
Get ready to fiesta like there's no mañana! 🎉 We're thrilled to invite you to our Cinco de Mayo/Latin Fiesta event at Happy Baby Play on Sunday, May 5th! What's included: 🥳 SNACKS: Indulge in delicious chips and guacamole! 🎉 CHARACTER VISIT, STORY TIME, AND PHOTO OPP WITH MIRABEL: Meet and greet with Mirabel, the […]
"Classical Up Close for Kids" is a free 45-minute edutainment concert that children of all ages will enjoy. See the musicians of the Oregon Symphony describe and play their instruments in a friendly, engaging way. Just show up! This is not a ticketed event.
• TRACTOR PARADE: 2:00 PM START TIME Parade starts at North Plains Elementary, turns South on Main Street, then East on Commercial Street. Yes, we will throw candy! Please join us at The Last Waterin’ Hole for our after party! • FREE CONCERT AT THE LAST WATERIN’ HOLE 31594 NW Commercial St., North Plains, OR […]
"Classical Up Close for Kids" is a free 45-minute edutainment concert that children of all ages will enjoy. See the musicians of the Oregon Symphony describe and play their instruments in a friendly, engaging way. Just show up! This is not a ticketed event.
Get outside with your little one and join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, […]
Story and Art for littles. Join the Awake Coffee Crew every Monday, Wednesday & Friday @10 am for story and kids crafts! Open time starts with a story. Crafts vary from clay bowls and fairy wands to lanterns and water colored creations. Younger siblings always welcome. Parents encouraged to chat, grab coffee and roam. Open […]
Indoor Playground (ages 6 mo. - 5 years) Play in our climate-controlled Sportsplex! Toys and equipment available, including a trampoline and gymnastics equipment. Adult must supervise their child(ren) while at Indoor Playground. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am - 12 pm Cost: $12. Member Cost: Free
Come sing and dance every Monday at 10:30am! We are excited to share with you some musical fun and movement with local kindie musicians! No matter the week, there's always some music and fun happening on Monday mornings in the REC Room! Join us at 10:30 am for an hour of music and movement with […]
We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all abilities. Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to 2 grownups are welcome per registered participant. Please pre-register as spots […]
Get ready for an enchanting adventure at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini-Golf, a one-of-a-kind 9-hole indoor immersive experience! The whimsical course, located in St. Johns, promises a visual feast with over 750 hand-painted original characters and scenery. From the #6 vertical Plinko hole to #4’s swiss cheese challenge with multiple holes (only one of which is […]
Curious about how to eat more locally grown food? 👩🌾🥕🥩 Join us for a FREE event Monday May 6th at @viviennepdx all about the benefits of Community Supported Agriculture as well as the learning curve. Sip on wine while we have a lively conversation and Q&A with local farmers and CSA veterans 🍷 Learn about: 🌻The benefits […]
What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all abilities. Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years and under. Up to 2 grownups are welcome per registered participant. […]
Stretch, dance and practice basic gymnastics skills! This class is offered at two times each Tuesday: 9:15-10am for children 18 mo. to 3 year years, and at 10:15-11am for kiddos ages 3-5. Have kids of different ages? Feel free to choose the age group that best suits your children and your schedule!\ New location for […]
